Get Crazy
Director: Allan Arkush
Actors: Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Daniel Stern
PlotMax Wolfe, the manager of a legendary rock-and-roll venue known as The Saturn Theater, is preparing for a chaotic and extravagant New Year’s Eve concert. As the venue teeters on the brink of closure due to financial struggles, Wolfe is determined to pull off a spectacular show to save it from greedy developers who want to demolish the historic site. A cast of eccentric performers and memorable acts, from a Mick Jagger-esque rock star to an erratic blues diva, descends upon the theater, each bringing their own antics and eccentricities to the mix. Backstage, a slew of outrageous mishaps set the stage for chaos as preparations for the concert become increasingly frenzied. The crew, including the earnest and overworked stage manager, Neil Allen, must navigate through various challenges to ensure that the show goes on.
As tension mounts with deadlines looming and pressure increasing, the chaos becomes a swirling maelstrom of bizarre events, all threatening to derail the night’s performances. Conflicts between band members, technical malfunctions, and bizarre mishaps continue to escalate as Neil grapples with crises behind the scenes. Despite calamities at every turn, camaraderie among the eclectic mix of musicians and staff shines through amid the pandemonium. The theater becomes a microcosm of rock-and-roll anarchy as the fate of The Saturn ultimately hangs in the balance. Will Wolfe's relentless efforts pay off, or will he succumb to the pressures from competitors eager to seize the space? The night proves to be a testament to passion and resilience in a fast-paced celebration of music under dire circumstances.
Writers: Danny Opatoshu, Henry Rosenbaum, David Taylor
Release Date: 05 Aug 1983
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Allan Arkush's Get Crazy finally receives its due respect with a bold Blu-ray release featuring a new 2K master, reflective of its unfiltered excess.
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